Obama Tells High School Graduates Not To Make Excuses

June 8, 2010 By Shane Vander Hart

AP reported yesterday that in a speech made at commencement for Kalamazoo Central High School in Kalamazoo, MI last night, that he told high school graduates not to make excuses – with teleprompters of course. That they need to take responsibility for their failures, as well as, their successes.

I agree with the sentiment. Personal responsibility.

Shouldn’t the President follow his own advice? In the last 18 months we’ve heard nothing but excuses.

Perhaps he needs to take some responsibility for the latest job report that showed the primary growth in jobs in May were census workers – who will get laid off this summer. Instead of touting faux success he needs to take responsibility, and admit the stimulus has been a failure. Then do what will really spur on private sector job growth (hint: it isn’t increasing spending and raising the debt). While he is at it, shouldn’t he also take responsibility for his part in running up the national debt which is poised to overtake our GDP?

Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts. He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm. Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings. He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in. Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids. Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA.

About Shane Vander Hart

Shane Vander Hart is the founder and editor-in-chief of Caffeinated Thoughts. He is also the President of 4:15 Communications, LLC, a social media & communications consulting/management firm. Prior to this Shane spent 20 years in youth ministry serving in church, parachurch, and school settings. He has also served as an interim pastor and is a sought after speaker and pulpit fill-in. Shane has been married to his wife Cheryl since 1993 and they have three kids. Shane and his family reside near Des Moines, IA.